US Bridges

Vt 00108 Ml over Missisquoi River

Good

Franklin County, Vermont · 0.2 MI S Jct. VT.105 W · Structure no. 200027005006032

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vt 00108 Ml over Missisquoi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vt 00108 Ml over Missisquoi River in Franklin County, Vermont. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, younger than the Vermont average of 60.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2028. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesVt 00108 Ml
CrossesMissisquoi River
Location0.2 MI S Jct. VT.105 W
RouteState Highway 108
StateVermont
Coordinates44.90274, -72.80711
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vt 00108 Ml over Missisquoi River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vt 00108 Ml over Missisquoi River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Vt 00108 Ml over Missisquoi River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Vt 00108 Ml over Missisquoi River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Vt 00108 Ml over Missisquoi River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.